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Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic Centre (Glen Eira Leisure) claim fourth consecutive victory at 2025 Life Saving Victoria Pool Lifeguard challenge

Glen Eira Leisure won the 2025 Life Saving Victoria Pool Lifeguard Challenge for the fourth consecutive year, excelling in rescue, emergency response, and team-based competitions against 23 Victorian aquatic teams.

By news@gippsland - 17th October 2025 - Back to News

Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic Centre (Glen Eira Leisure) took the top spot on the podium for the 2025 Life Saving Victoria Pool Lifeguard Challenge for the fourth year in a row. Caydence Bezzina, Cooper Stanley, Sam Pearson and Jenna Goldney took on 23 teams representing pools and aquatic facility operators from across Victoria, winning the annual competition with 263 points. Werribee Outdoor Pool (WynActive) came in second with 253 points, with Waves Leisure Centre (Kingston Active) in third with 252.

Caydence Bezzina, Cooper Stanley, Sam Pearson and Jenna Goldney from Glen Eira Leisure won the 2025 Life Saving Victoria Pool Lifeguard Challenge, defeating 23 teams for their fourth consecutive championship

Showcasing lifeguard skills

The Pool Lifeguard Challenge involved more than seven hours of gruelling competition at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre. Participants were pitted against one another in a range of events including simulated emergency incidents, medical treatments, and people management scenarios that put their real-world water safety and rescue skills to the test.

The annual event is an opportunity for some friendly, fun and fierce competition, and provides a valuable platform for team-based learning, developing critical thinking and professional growth. Life Saving Victoria Senior Manager - Aquatic Industry Services Alek Olszewski said the event was a fantastic success.

"It was terrific to see our pool lifeguards demonstrating their capabilities, and I congratulate and thank all involved for the outstanding efforts we saw today. On top of being a lot of fun, the event is key to helping our lifeguards keep their skills sharp and fresh so they're rescue-ready to keep our community safe in the water," Mr. Olszewski said.

Recognising lifeguard excellence

This year, LifeTec Rescue Training Manikins supported the event by awarding a Ruth Lee Manikin to Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre in Templestowe Lower for achieving the best performance in the deep-water retrieval event, recognising excellence in rescue skill and technique.

Competitors in the Pool Lifeguard Challenge:

• Aqua Energy
• AquaHub
• AquaPulse
• Aquarena Aquatic & Leisure Centre
• Ascot Vale Leisure Centre
• Brimbank Aquatic & Wellness Centre
• Broadmeadows Aquatic & Leisure Centre
• Carnegie Memorial Swimming Pool
• City of Whitehorse
• Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic Centre
• Keilor East Leisure Centre
• Leisurelink Aquatic & Recreation Centre
• Melbourne City Baths
• Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre
• Norlane Aquatic & Recreation Centre
• Northcote Aquatic & Recreation Centre
• Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre
• South East Leisure
• Splash Aqua Park & Leisure Centre
• Sunbury Aquatic & Leisure Centre
• Waves Leisure Centre
• Werribee Outdoor Pool
• YAWA Aquatic Centre

For further information contact the LSV Media team / 03 9676 6970.

Pictures from Glen Eira Leisure Facebook page.

Source: http://gippsland.com/

Published by: news@gippsland.com

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